 Washing the engine, Is it safe to use a power hose? |
 Jul 14, 2003 - 9:44 AM
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I have seen people washing their engine bays at my local carwash.
They use a high pressure power-hose to clear out all the old crap. Dust, dirt (dead cats etc..  ) which is stuck to the various engine parts.The question I have is this..... Is this safe to do on our engines? What should I cover, I presume the altinator and distributer cap will have to be kept dry? I desperately need to clean my engine but am afraid that the water will damage something.. oops, I put this in the wrong forum group and can't get it moved sorry! This post has been edited by khye: Jul 14, 2003 - 9:48 AM |
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Jul 14, 2003 - 11:59 AM
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I've done it to my engine before and have gotten some parts wet that I should have. It won't didn't hurt my car but it did act funny for 1 day until the parts dried out. After that it was 100% so fresh and so clean. I've done it like four times and it's never hurt my engine. Hope this helps.
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khye Washing the engine Jul 14, 2003 - 9:44 AM
Mynzeyes i've used a power washer on mine...doesn't... Jul 14, 2003 - 11:12 AM x_itchy_b_x yeah my car acted wicked wierd after i power washe... Jul 14, 2003 - 12:18 PM Chrobis I sprayed simple green and then washed it down, s... Jul 14, 2003 - 2:55 PM hioctane I use an engine degreaser/ cleaner called gumout s... Jul 14, 2003 - 9:43 PM
khye Thanks guys, much appreciated! Jul 15, 2003 - 7:29 AM |
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